Sick WSE12-3V1131S02 Photoelectric Sensor
The Sick WSE12-3V1131S02 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor with 15 m sensing range using 640 nm light PNP output. This Sick photoelectric sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, supports 1,500 Hz switching frequency, features IP66/IP67/IP69K enclosure, and belongs to the W12 series used in industrial automation.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Photolectric Sensor |
| Model Number | WSE12-3V1131S02 |
Sick WSE12-3V1131S02 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Through-beam photoelectric sensor |
| Functional principle detail | - |
| Sensing range max. | 0 m ... 20 m |
| Sensing range | 0 m ... 15 m |
| Polarisation filters | - |
| Light source | LED |
| Type of light | Visible red light |
| Light spot size (distance) | Ø 220 mm (15 m) |
| Wave length | 640 nm |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, 5 turns |
| Angle of dispersion | Approx. 1.5° |
| Special applications | - |
| Items supplied | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 V DC ... 30 V DC |
| Ripple | < 5 Vpp |
| Current consumption | ≤ 30 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Digital Output type | PNP |
| Switching mode | Dark switching |
| Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW | > Uv - 2,5 V / ca. 0 V |
| Output current Imax. | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response time | ≤ 330 µs 4) |
| Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz 5) |
| Output function | Complementary |
| Special feature | - |
| Housing | Rectangular |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 15.6 mm x 48.5 mm x 42 mm |
| Connection | Cable, 4-wire, 2 m |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Front screen material | Plastic, PMMA |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, IP67, IP69K |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C ... +60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | –40 °C ... +75 °C |
| Weight | 200 g |
The WSE12-3V1131S02 Sick 640 nm Through-beam Sensor is a Sick photoelectric sensor designed for long-distance object detection in industrial automation. This model uses a through-beam operating principle with 15 m sensing range, visible red LED at 640 nm, and PNP digital output. Operating on 10–30 V DC with defined response behavior, the WSE12-3V1131S02 belongs to the Sick W12 series applied across automated machinery.
The WSE12-3V1131S02 Sick 640 nm Through-beam Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging lines, automated assembly systems, and material handling equipment. Its 330 µs response time and 1,500 Hz switching frequency support reliable detection of fast-moving objects over extended distances. The through-beam configuration enables stable signal output where consistent interruption-based detection is required.
The WSE12-3V1131S02 from Sick provides defined optical sensing performance for continuous industrial use. With through-beam detection, visible red light emission, and high enclosure ratings, this Sick photoelectric sensor supports dependable operation in demanding environments. As part of the W12 series, the WSE12-3V1131S02 is suitable for installations requiring electrical stability, environmental resistance, and repeatable detection across production processes.

